Trio of 1939 Weddings At Hamiota And Lavina Ontario
A set of three 1939 weddings reported from Laviois Church Lavinia and Hamiota Man feature Olive Vivian Beil marrying Leonard Butler at Laviois United Church with family attending and a reception at the bride’s home. Blanche Elizabeth Rockley wed Oran B English at Lavinia Manitoba with a small luncheon and Winnipeg honeymoon. Blanche Emilie Rutherford married Philip Tooth at Christ Church Hamiota with a large reception, multiple Rutherford relatives in attendance, and a Winnipeg residence planned for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laviois United Church
Jas Savage
Olive Vivian
Wm. G. Beil
Lariois
Man
Leonard Butler
Lorraine
Butler
R G. Shackleford
Eden
Saskatoon
Blanche Elizabeth
Wm. Rockley
Lavinia
Oran B. English
Newdale
J. Savage
Frances Porter
Neepawa
Mr.Obas
Selsgirth
Soanre
Brandon
Winnipeg
Christ Church
Hamiota
Blanche Emilie
Edward H Rutherford
Philip Tooth
John Tooth
A. E. Smith
Rapid City
S. B. Guille
Miss Blanche Rutherford Honored by Showers
Miss Blanche Rutherford, bride of Saturday, was honored in a Surprise party at Mrs. W. H. Josey’s home on October 25. Christ Church members presented a silver tea pot and address, and a dainty lunch followed a bride and groom motif. A later farewell dance on October 19 featured gifts and an address from Miss Elizabeth Longmuir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Josey
Christ Church
Hamiota
Blanche Rutherford
Marion McDougall
B F. Brooks
Marion Brooks
Blanche
Elizabeth Longmuir
October Shower for Blanche Rutherford Bride-to-Be
A mixed crowd of about fifty gathered at Mr. Rutherford’s home on Tuesday October 24 to honor October bride Blanche Rutherford. Gifts were presented by Miss Phyllis Pearson and Miss Marion Sutherland, with a reading of good wishes by Miss Jessie Rutherford. The evening included contests limericks and papers giving Sheila advice and a lunch and songs by Mrs Jos Mo Lean and Mrs Geo Collie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Blanche Rutherford
Phyllis Pearson
Marion Sutherland
Jessie Rutherford
Jos. Mo. Lean
Geo Collie
R. Matheson
Eleanor Emerson
Portage Mutual Fire Insures Farm Property and Homes
The Portage Mutual Fire Insurance Company advertises very low rates for farm property and town dwellings with fair values and satisfactory adjustments. It also offers low short term car insurance rates and solicits current rates on pension bonds and endowments sold by Continental Life Company of Canada. E. W. Alexander, district manager, Decker, Manitoba, 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage Mutual Fire Insurance Company
West
Continental Life Company of Canada
E. W. Alexander
Decker, Man
Local Society Notes and Travel Plans
Mrs Fleming left Saturday for Brandon to reside there for winter. Mr and Mrs Allen hosted the Bridge Club with prizes to Mrs Gee, Smith, and Gil mour. Mrs Strachan and L Andereau took consolation. Mrs Sack of Togo visiting her mother Mrs Alex Smith. Dr and Mrs Strachan and Roth visited then headed to Winnipeg where Dr Strachan will be stationed overseas. Mrs Strachan Sr returns to Virden and Hamiota for the winter with her daughter Mrs Jas Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fleming
Brandon
J. Allen
Bridge Club
Winnipeg
Strachan
Strachan Sr
Virden
Hamiota
Jas. Anderson
Local residents travel and visits noted in district
McConnell and Pollock families return from Port Arthur on Saturday. Rev Courtney Emerson of Winnipeg visits relatives in the district. Edwin Rothuie returns from the West. Miss Sadie McConnell arrives to nurse Mrs. T Moffatt. Blansbard Municipality travels the correction line east of Andy Pangman’s farm. The Allens and son Arthur motor to Dauphin for a few days. Mr and Mrs Swaneon and others are mentioned in travel notes.
Handy Craft Course first meeting and local notices
The report notes the Handy Craft Course held at Mrs J Richardson’s home last Wednesday. Notices warn residents to keep pails on their premises during winter and that the Scavenger will pick up pails only if left at the Nuisance Ground. For sale items include tractors and engines with prices. A Red Cross Society branch plans meeting on November 7 at 8 p.m. in the Council Chamber. About 250 attended the Foresters At Home event with songs, readings, and a post-event flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Killarney
Boissevain
J. Richardson
Canadian Red Cross Society
Council Chamber
Hamiota
The
Red Cross Society
Brandon
Kerr Fraser
Hamiota Social Welcomes Brandon Visitors with Dancing
A social at Hamiota featured a Scotch sword dance and Highland Fling by Misses Lorne Webb and Bettina Juckes. Three hours of dancing followed, with a euchre drive upstairs won by Mrs. D. Roberts and G. Pearson. Brandon visitors praised the sociable crowd and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Webb
Bettina Juckes
D. Roberts
G. Pearson
Brandon
Hamiota
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butler— Ball
Bookley
Tooth — Rutherford
Joan Rutherford
Chapel Rei
Margaret Tooth
Melanie Rutherford
Edwina Rutherford
Mateh
Marion Jackson
Kenneth
Ralph Josey
Joan
Ss Rutherford
A. E Smith
Rutherford-Tooth
W. T. Brotherton
Joyce Rutherford
Courtney Emerson
Harry Riddell
Mabel Riddell
Master Rutherford
Janice Riddell
Gladstone
Don Kennedy
Shoal Lake
Rutherford Tooth
National Unity
Canada
Dominion
Fredericton
A. A. Dysart
New Brunswick
Saint John
Lumsden Building
Toronto
Ontario
Provinces
McConnell
John Deere
McCormack- Deering
Alex
Clark
Isabella Garage
Isabella
W. J. Burgess
Hamiota Hospital
Chas. Penny
Mrs. Hemphill
Treas
L. A. Taylor
Insurance and Loan Agency
Moore's
ER Ardis
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